Review the work programmes of the Organization in the field of fisheries, and their implementation;

Conduct periodic general reviews of international fishery problems and examine possible solutions through national, FAO and intergovernmental programmes;

Review specific matters relating to fisheries referred to the Committee by the Council or the Director-General, or placed by the Committee on its Agenda at the request of Member Nations in accordance with the rules of procedure of the Committee, and to make recommendations as may be appropriate;

Consider the desirability of preparing and submitting to Member Nations an international convention under Article XIV of the Constitution to ensure effective international cooperation and consultation in fisheries on a world scale;

Report to the Council or tender advice to the Director-General, as appropriate, on matters considered by the Committee.

Secretary

Mr Hiromoto Watanabe, FIAP

Membership

Open to all Members which notify the Director-General in writing of their desire to become Members of the Committee and of their intention to participate in its work. The notification may be made at any time but not later than 10 days before the opening date of a session. Membership acquired on this basis shall be considered valid unless the Member has not been represented at two consecutive sessions of the Committee, or has notified its withdrawal from it.

Chairperson

Mr William Gibbons-Fly (United States of America)

Number of Members

133

List of Members

Afghanistan

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Brazil

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cabo Verde

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia

Congo

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Côte d'Ivoire

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czechia

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Ethiopia

European Union (Member Organization)

Fiji

Finland

France

Gabon

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea

Haiti

Honduras

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Liberia

Lithuania

Madagascar

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Micronesia (Federated States of)

Monaco

Morocco

Mozambique

Namibia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palau

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Republic of Korea

Romania

Russian Federation

Samoa

San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Seychelles

Singapore

Slovakia

Somalia

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Thailand

Togo

Tonga

Turkey

Tuvalu

Uganda

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United Republic of Tanzania

United States of America

Uruguay

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Viet Nam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Faroe Islands (Associate Member)

Languages

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish

Document symbol

COFI

Frequency of Sessions

Normally one session per biennium; to be convened sufficiently in advance of the Council session held approximately midway between the regular sessions of the Conference. If required, the Committee may hold additional sessions (Rule XXX-4 and 5, GRO).